Beauty

Inspired by his role as chief make-up artist for Trinny Woodall, Corcoran has learned to tear up the rule book

Skincare meets makeup in low-maintenance, ultra-light formulas that deliver a wash of colour and a luminous, sheer finish

‘First, numbing cream is applied and left to work for 30 minutes, while blood is drawn from the arm. Usually, two vials are required’

One of the phrases I find most fascinating is ‘She really let herself go’. Go where exactly?

Simone Gannon: More ceramides, less exfoliation and a little bit of slugging will rehydrate and restore the skin barrier

The new Irish Times beauty columnist opens her bathroom cabinet to reveal an assortment of excellent Irish brands, and high and low-end skincare

Burke does justice to a neglected and trivialised area of study

As she departs for an Australian adventure, Laura Kennedy picks the six hero products she holds dearest after almost a decade as beauty columnist with The Irish Times

Laura Kennedy: It’s chilly season, and lip masks are much more effective than a lip balm

Laura Kennedy: The most natural way to add structure back to the face after applying foundation is with a sweep of creamy blush

Laura Kennedy: In an ideal world, we would get the sleep we need – but if you’ve had a bad night, these gels, creams and concealers work wonders

Laura Kennedy: The right oils can work for a variety of purposes – whether you’re using them on face, body or hair

Laura Kennedy: These products will last you into the season to come and beyond

Laura Kennedy: Gel manicures have made headlines recently for causing allergies, but there is a safe way to do them yourself at home

Laura Kennedy: This is the best at-home hair removal device I’ve tried (and I’ve tried them all)

Laura Kennedy: I spent more than a year testing eyelash serums. Here are the results

Skincare in pregnancy can be a minefield, but Dr Laura Lenihan assures that all over-the-counter products are safe to use